There has been a lot of talk about bringing back UPSR and PT3 exams in Malaysia. Many students and teachers believe that these exams help students get ready for the big SPM test in secondary school. But without these exams, students might find it harder to study and do well.

What Students Are Saying

Some students think bringing back UPSR and PT3 could really help them. Deena, who is 17 years old, says that after PT3 was taken away, it became harder for her to study for SPM.

She also noticed that students who didn’t take UPSR didn’t do as well in school. Teachers are worried too because many students in Form One are having trouble understanding Bahasa Melayu and doing basic math.

Another student, Harvith, who is 16, says that UPSR and PT3 are important because they help students know how they are doing in school. Without these exams, younger students might not take their studies seriously.

Struggling Without PT3

Many students feel that not having these exams makes studying harder. Nasya, who is 17, says that she didn’t study as much because she thought she had more time. But now, with SPM coming up, she is rushing to learn everything.

Even though the UPSR and PT3 exams were removed to make things easier for students, many now believe they were helpful in preparing for SPM and learning important skills.

What Teachers and Experts Think

Some teachers and experts agree that bringing back UPSR and PT3 could help students. Hamidi Mookkaiyah Abdullah, from the Malaysian Association for Education, says that without these exams, students don’t have a clear way to know how well they are doing.

But other teachers, like Fouzi Singon, worry that focusing too much on exams can make students feel stressed. He thinks that students need more than just tests to help them grow and learn.

Conclusion

Many people think that bringing back UPSR and PT3 could help students study better and feel more prepared for SPM. But others believe that exams shouldn’t be the only focus of education. It’s important to find a way to help students succeed while also making learning enjoyable and stress-free.